Dogs have their day at Humane Society's 'Strut Your Mutt' benefit

Jim Marks, Lauren Meehan and their dog Rylan, decked out as a wizard, won the cutest category.

If there's anything more lovable than a dog, it's a dog in costume.

The Humane Society Naples held its preseason fundraiser Oct. 20 at Germain BMW of Naples, and the event, "Strut Your Mutt," was a costume party and parade, ramping up the lovability quotient considerably.

Admission was free, but entry to the costume contest was $10, with proceeds going to both the society and the Shelter for Abused Women and Children. The event netted $2,096.

Prizes were offered for the scariest, cutest, celebrity look-alike, group of pets and original.

Vendors of pet products were at the event and box lunches were offered.

To find out more about the Humane Society Naples and its upcoming events or to donate or adopt a pet, see www.humanesocietynaples.com , call 239-643-1555 or visit the shelter at 370 Airport Pulling Road, Naples.